Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
or-thereabouts
adverb
/ˈɔːr ðɛr əˈbaʊts/
Definition
approximately or around that place or time.
Examples
- The meeting will begin at 3 PM or thereabouts.
- She lives in the city center or thereabouts.
- We should arrive by noon or thereabouts to avoid traffic.
Meaning
This term is often used to indicate a rough estimate of a time or location, suggesting that the exact details are not precise but are close enough for the context.
Synonyms
- approximately
- about
- nearby
- thereabouts
